The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

from Judge Seeds.
Fred Westrup is again on the streets,
aftera three weeks illness with lnflam-
matory rheumatism.
Word was received in the city this
morning of the death of Aleck Flack,
at his home in Enterprise.
Cards are out announcing the silver
wedding of DR.. and Mrs. Welsher.
next Monday evening, May 9th.
w. L. Cooley's little son, Bonnie,
who has been very sick with the meas
les the past week, is getting better.
The Henry House boarders are wax
ing fieshier under Landlord COwles'
regime. The commercial ambassadors
are assuming a less dyspeptic look as
they strike the town.
Allison & Chronister are doing land
Office business, moving buildings off
the north side Of Third street property
lately purchased by the Santa Fe COM
pany. They understand their business.
Policeman Applegate undertook to
send an attenuated greyhound to the
happy hunting grounds last evening,
by the Smith 81 Wesson route, but failed
to perforate the hide of the silver
canine specimen.
We desire to return thanks to Mr.. a.
T. Mills. manager of the Mills Engrav-
ing Company, Denver, Col, for box
of fine weeds. He's a gentleman in
every sense of the word. We think SO
every time we smoke on him.
''Adonis," the famous burlesque in |
which Harry DiXey has scored an I'M |
paraIleled success in New York and
London, will be produced in the Bone |
brake opera house before long, by |
Stetsons' company.
Madame Rumor, that old femininity |
who is responsible for so many sayings,
wise and otherwise, whispers that two
young hearts that beat as one will be
united some day of this week. Full
particulars will be given when the
event eyentuateS.
John Broadfoot has bought an inter-
est in the store, corner of Third and
Spruce streets, formerly owned by d.
Clarke. The firm is now Clarke X Co.
John is a first-class young man, and the
wishes him an abundance
of success in his new enterprise.
A meeting of the school board was
held last night, to elect officers for the
ensuing term. A. S. Davidson, the
newly elected member, was sworn in.
The following officers were elected:
John Johntz, Pres; L. l.. Thornton,
Vice Pres; A. S. Davidson, Sec'y; and |
A. V. Jewett, Supt.
Seats are going rapidly for ''Crazy
Patch" which will be given in the
on Friday evening next.
Kate Castleton, with her demure, fas-
chatting ways, is irresistible, and sur
founded as she is by good people, the
performance cannot be otherwise than
ENJOYABLE and amusing. We advise
to attend.
[From Wednesdays daily.I
Crazy Patch Friday night.
lOSfll Nllllo D0SOs l
Now is the time to clean your alleys,
Farmers coming in from the county t
eport wheat and oats in good oOndi-
ion
Two more marriages on the tapiS, l
)ut for goodness sake don't say we told
Tou.
High school commencement exer- {
Uses will be held on or about the 2Sth t
nst. +
The funeral of Alexander Flack will
)e held from his late RESIDENCE IN En-
erprise, on Friday NEXT.
The cantata of the "Haymakers"
will be given in about five weeks, by 5
,ur local vocal talent.
A big Rock Island grading outfit
vent through the city this morning,
pound for Nebraska.
George Huffman drove two hundred !
read of young cattle to pasture in
Ottawa county, this morning.
John Kelley has remodeled the in
5erior of his jewelry store, which, looks
Is pretty as maid on Easter Sunday.
The ladies Of the Episcopal church
Ire reminded of the meeting at the :
church, this evening, at half past seven. |
Your apology is aceepted, blo. Davis.
We had no idea your sandy haired
.riepd Of the Union was such plagiar-
st.
Monday morning the roof and part of J
me end of John Taylor's large barn,
m his farm in Logan township, blew !
Town and off.
Never try t9 get On at the tank again,
Toe, the train doesn't always stop. $
But then, YOU are excusable in the
present INSTANCE. {
The Pacific Express company is going .
o put on an express wagon of its own.
4 fine harness has just been received
or the outfit.
The south side can boast of the !
champion rat catcher. lie 'Ioped one
ms morning as big as the side of a |
loise-a small house: L
John Simpson will shortly occupy the 7
building on A ST. recently purchased '
1y c., W. Z. Rohrer, with a stock of
confectionery, cigars, etc.
Kate Castleton is a little daisy. as
Ill say who have seen her and listened